Tulips are said to signal the arrival of spring so it’s no wonder the humble tulip is a real symbol of the season. Widely available from December to April, these cheerful flowers never fail to brighten up the home or garden.
Dispite popular belief Tulips do not originate from Holland but instead they actually come from Central Asia. Originally from Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where the flower earned its name due to its resemblance to a turban (tülbend in Turkish).
Scientific Name: Tulipa
Family: Lilaceae
Availability: October- June, peaks December-April. Some limited availability ou
A really stand-out variety largely due to the vibrant red blooms. This gorgeous Tulip will greet the Spring with a showstopping display and make your containers and borders look simply fabulous. A really great choice and this is a really great offer, don't miss it!
An extraordinary peony-flowered Tulip with a formation of petals that resembles an ice-cream cone! Layer upon layer of fluffy white petals are encased by an outer layer of magenta tepals, each with a green stripe. Sure to be a talking point in your spring garden, Tulip 'Ice Cream' looks fabulous in beds, borders, containers and window boxes.
A multi flowering tulip variety that will create a wow factor in your garden next spring. Tulip ?Flaming Cub? will produce between 5 and 8 blooms per stem, each individual bloom a striking mix of red and white flames.
For a tulip with maximum impact in any spring display, look no further than Tulip 'Suncatcher'. These bold, two-tone flowers have the classic goblet shape, starting a deep, golden yellow with fiery red tips to each petal to make them really stand out. Best planted in large groups where the can really make a statement, these wonderful blooms are perfect for cutting too! Height: 45cm .Spread: 15cm (6)
This year we are delighted to be the only mail order company to offer this very special Tulip. Tulip Liberation was named at a special ceremony in 2014 to celebrate 70 years of liberation following World War II. Bulbs of this variety were planted in only a few select places including Kew Gardens in London and the islands of Jersey and Guernsey which were both occupied during the war. These are great for borders and as cut flowers.
Shapely and elegant, Tulip ?Bella Blush? is undeniably beautiful. The large blooms of this Darwin-hybrid make superb cut flowers, and create an unforgettable display in spring beds and borders.
Add a tropical touch to your spring displays with this exciting parrot tulip! Ruffled yellow petals each have a delicate orange-red margin, with the odd flash of green appearing on the outer petals. From mid to late spring Tulip 'Caribbean Parrot' erupts into a frenzy of colour, looking striking grouped in borders, beds and patio containers.
Magical pink blooms frosted with a pure white fringe. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring.
Tulip ?Whispering Dream? will mesmerise you with its gradual transformation as the blooms mature. Initially the white blooms are delicately edged in soft pink, but this gradually darkens and diffuses toward the base of each flower, until the top half is a deep shade of raspberry over an ivory-white base. The elegant, champagne-flute shape of this Lily-flowered variety also widens slowly to reveal the centre of each flower. Plant this variety alone or mix it with a plain white variety to create an unforgettable display in beds, borders and containers this spring. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 10cm (4).
Exquisite pyramid shaped blooms with the darkest purple black petals. Plant tulips in groups and delight as they open to reveal their superb colouring. Why not cut some for a flower arrangement so that you can enjoy them indoors too!